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Before the Inspection + Inspection Day Insights

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Before the Inspection

Here is a quick list of items to have your Realtor coordinate with the current homeowner prior to our inspection:

Utilities: Are the utilities on to the home? Electric, Gas, Water
Pilot Lights: Are all pilot lights lit? Water Heater, Stove, water heater, fireplace
Access: The inspector will require access to the attic, crawlspace, and electrical panels. Stored items, laundry, and general “stuff” should be removed from these areas.
Radon Testing: The home will need to be closed for 12 hours prior to the test and a duration of 48 hours during testing. All windows and doors are to remain shut outside of normal entry and exit of the home.
Furnace: Make sure the furnace filter is clean.
Smoke and CO Alarms: Make sure all smoke and CO alarms have fresh batteries.
Light Bulbs: Are all light bulbs are working.
Washer / Dryer: Make sure all laundry equipment (washer and dryer) is empty.
Pets: Make sure all pets are in cages or take them out of the house during inspection.

Making sure these items are prepared prior to inspection will help reduce unnecessary “Repair or Replace” comments on your report.

Inspection Day

INSPECTION DAY DO’S:

Please make every attempt to attend all or part of the inspection. This will allow you to join in the inspection and learn more about the house.
Ask questions.
Allow between 2 ½ and 3 hours for the inspection (depending on the size and condition of the home).
Be respectful of the home and its contents. We are not allowed to move or cause damage to any of the contents of the home in the interest of inspection.
Pay your inspector. It makes him smile knowing he can feed his family and keep a roof over their heads. Home IQ accepts checks, credit cards, or cash.

INSPECTION DAY DON’TS:

No matter your comfort level with heights, you will not be allowed to climb Home IQ’s ladders for obvious insurance reasons.
Crawls spaces and attics are considered confined spaces so for you own safety we ask that you remain outside the crawlspace and attic during the inspection.
We will establish a “danger zone” during the electrical panel inspection. Please stay outside this zone for your safety and that of your inspector.
Please do not turn valves or breakers during the inspection.
We love children but a home inspection is not a safe environment for them to be in. We ask that you make other arrangements for your children during this time.

Bruce Brockway

Bruce’s extensive career has allowed him to play an integral role in building everything from homes to hospitals to high rises. He has successfully managed hundreds of projects from ground breaking to completion and beyond. He understands building codes and most importantly, your safety.

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So purchasing a home is in your near future, CONGRATULATIONS!

You’ve likely spent considerable time and effort finding the right home and negotiating an acceptable purchase price. Now that you have a written purchase agreement and are counting down the days until closing, there is still one very important step you must take to ensure this really IS your dream home. You need a Qualified and Experienced Professional working on your behalf to perform a Home Inspection and help you solidify whether buying this home is truly a smart investment.

Certified Inspection Services

A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below), performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by these Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. The scope of work may be modified by the Client and Inspector prior to the inspection process.